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1. Yonkers Barber Convicted On Charges That He Slashed A Customer With A Straight Razor: DA (patch.com) — White Plains readers are learning about a Yonkers barber convicted in Westchester County Court for slashing a customer with a straight razor, a crime that left the victim needing surgery at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Prosecutors based in White Plains secured guilty verdicts for assault and weapon possession, and the defendant now faces up to seven years in prison at his September sentencing.
2. Stepinac football is starting fast and hoping to finish strong (lohud.com) — Stepinac's football team in White Plains is racing through preseason practices ahead of an early Aug. 29 home opener against Fordham Prep. With a new senior quarterback transfer and key returning linemen, coaches and players say they're focused on turning last year's close losses into wins. The full schedule features big rivalry matchups throughout September and October.
3. Westchester County's 9/11 Day of Service expands to 4 days to mark 25 years since attacks (cbsnews.com) — White Plains residents are invited to join Westchester's expanded 9/11 Day of Service, including a major volunteer event at the Westchester County Center on Sept. 10. From making cards for troops to blankets for babies, organizers hope neighbors of all ages will honor local 9/11 victims by giving back. You can browse and sign up for projects at Volunteer New York's website.
4. Score.Org Is a Valuable Web Resource for Westchester Business Owners (914inc.com) — Small business owners in White Plains can tap into free, long-term mentoring through SCORE Westchester, which serves the city alongside other county hubs. The national nonprofit pairs entrepreneurs with experienced executives and offers workshops, webinars, and templates on everything from business plans to cash flow, with no sales pitch and the option to change mentors if the fit isn't right.
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